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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1346342.015 - Vallarta Food Enterprises, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Bakersfield District Office
Site Address:
Vallarta Food Enterprises, Inc.
2705 S. H St.
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Mailing Address:
12881 Bradley Avenue, Sylmar, CA 91342
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 445110/Supermarkets and Other Grocery (except Convenience) Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/28/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1381021 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $46,000 | $850 | $0 | $64,850 |
| Current Penalty | $900 | $0 | $43,000 | $0 | $0 | $43,900 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Repeat | 342(A) | 02/28/2019 | 03/18/2019 | $7,000 | $10,000 | $0 | 03/15/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203(A)(7) | 02/28/2019 | 03/18/2019 | $0 | $850 | $0 | 03/15/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 02001 | Repeat | 4543(B)(2) | 02/28/2019 | 03/12/2019 | $36,000 | $36,000 | $0 | 03/15/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 4543(C) | 02/28/2019 | 03/12/2019 | $900 | $18,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:15 p.m. on August 29, 2018, an employee was using a band saw to cut frozen meat. When the employee placed a piece of meat on the table and guided it through the saw using his left hand, the saw blade contacted one of his fingers. As a result, the employee sustained a partial amputation of that finger and was hospitalized. It was determined that the guard on the band saw was not adjusted close enough to the meat.
Keywords: Amputation, Blade, Finger, Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1346342.015 | 43 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machine operators, not specified |